Animal Control

This is one of the images recovered by Rick George from a keepsake box washed up along the Conn. coast after Superstorm Sandy. (credit: CBS 2)

Conn. Man Finds Box Of Photos Washed Up On Shore After Sandy

Rick George has been trying to find the person the photos belong to for more than week now.

2012/11/14

Pack Of Ferocious Wild Dogs Menacing Suffolk County Community

There’s a scary situation taking place in one Long Island neighborhood. A pack of wild dogs is on the loose, engaging in some particularly vicious attacks.

2011/09/07

A black bear caused a scare in East Brunswick, roaming neighborhoods and climbing a tree. It was tranquilized and captured by authorities. (Credit: CBS 2)

Black Bear Captured By Wildlife Officials After Roaming Through East Brunswick

There was another bear scare in New Jersey Wednesday, and this time, the unwelcome beast was brought down with the help of a tranquilizer dart.

2011/07/06

Recent Rabies Cases Have Westchester County Residents On Edge

Four confirmed cases of rabies in Westchester County have led to a warning for parents and pet owners. A series of close encounters with rabid animals has suburbanites shaken.

2011/06/14

Abandoned Dogs Saved From Heat In Paterson Home

Authorities have rescued a pit bull mix and her five 2-week-old pups from a stifling derelict house in northern New Jersey.

2011/06/09

N.J. Family Wakes Up To Find Pregnant Coyote In Basement

When Ken Dunwald first saw his smashed basement window, he had no idea he wasn’t alone. Upon going downstairs and opening his basement door, he nearly stepped on something wild and furry.

2011/04/03

Southern NJ Police Shoot Wild Turkey ‘Wreaking Havoc’ On Traffic

Stafford Township animal control officer Michael Melchionne said in a published report that the bird has been in the township for months.

2011/04/01

Two women are accused of animal cruelty inside this home on Montauk Avenue. (Photo/Terry Sheridan, 1010 WINS)

13 Dogs, 2 Cats Rescued From ‘Living Hell’ In Rockville Centre

The animals were found inside the Montauk Avenue home along with carcasses of 26 other animals, including dogs, ferrets, cats and birds, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray said.

2011/01/15